Need Recipe Ideas for Camping and Mulled Wine

2009 September 10

The 10th, really, already…anyone else thinking September is whizzing by? Days seem to sprint into one another for me. I remember wondering when spring would show its beautiful face and now I can’t wait for sweater weather. In about a week, we will be camping in northern Minnesota with some friends on Kaleva Island in Eveleth. I checked the forecast and we’re looking at 40 degrees at night-not exactly inviting or ideal for camping. I don’t care though. I’m looking at it as a vacation and of course, I will share some pics when we return.

Greg is very excited. He, being what I call “a wood guy” or someone with a degree and interest in wood products and forestry, is bouncing off the walls about this trip. I, on the other hand, am trying to figure out what to make in the Dutch oven we’re taking. Any ideas? We are sharing with a large group of people Saturday evening and lucky us, the event is sponsored by a liquor store and they are providing the alcohol. I’ll need it to keep warm-yeah, that’s the ticket. The recipe I’m posting today would be great and since I’m in a “roughing it” state-of-mind, is why I am bringing it up. Mulled wine, or mulled cider, is a cold weather staple for Greg and I. If you enjoy a drink that warms you all over, like cocoa or hot apple cider, this is for you. My recipe is originally from one of my favorite magazines, Real Simple, although Ina Garten and Martha Stewart have recipes that are satisfying as well. I changed the recipe slightly, adding cloves, star anise, ground cardamom and ginger powder instead of fresh ginger (I was out.)

Back to the food, I need something with few ingredients, something rustic for breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks. Don’t get me wrong, I can’t wait to hike and sightsee but you know that the food will take center stage. My parents provided me with some recipes: cobbler, potatoes and smores which is exactly what I’m thinking. I wonder if there are bears……

Combine juice (or cider), orange slices, honey, cinnamon, allspice berries, cloves, star anise, ground cardamom and ginger powder to simmer in large saucepan for 20 minutes. Stir in the wine until just heated and serve hot. Place the cinnamon sticks and orange zest in each glass for serving if you wish.

Good to know. I’m thinking easy chicken and dumplings. Greg says to keep it cheap since our computer crashed and we were forced to get another. Otherwise, I was thinking jambalaya or paella and cobbler. We’ll see….

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Hi, I'm Annie and I'm hungry. You can find me near Seattle these days (previously Minnesota and Indiana), cooking and sharing worthwhile recipes with an occasional bit about remodeling & designing homes and refurbishing furniture. This blog mostly documents my experience in the kitchen from 2008 to 2014 with sporadic posts after that era. You can find me at thewitsblog.com, emandwit.com or Instagram today.